{"id":7421,"date":"2018-05-06T19:29:14","date_gmt":"2018-05-06T11:29:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rmohan.com\/?p=7421"},"modified":"2018-05-06T19:54:26","modified_gmt":"2018-05-06T11:54:26","slug":"saneeswara-baghawan-saturn-thirunallar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/?p=7421","title":{"rendered":"Saneeswara Baghawan (SATURN) : Thirunallar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Main Deity –\u00a0Nallarar <\/span> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goddess – Bogamartha Poonmulayal<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HolyTheertham – Nala Theertham<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sthala Vriksham – Darba<\/span> <\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
History:<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thirunallar is famous for Lord Saneeshwara’s (Saturn) temple.The Thirunallar temple is a Shiva Temple (Lord Shiva is known as Dharbaranyeshwarar here) but the main glory of the temple is Lord Shaniswara. The only temple where Lord Saneeshwara lost all his power to Lord Shiva (Dharbaranyeshwarar) which saved his devotee Nalan from Saturn’s curses.It is believed that by bathing in nala theertham here, one washes off all kinds of misfortunes and afflictions caused by one’s past karmas.According to astrology, Saneeswaran moves from one sign (house) to the next in the Zodiac once in 2-1\/2 years and the day of his transit is observed as a festival in Thirunallar.Saneeswaran is reputed to be both, a giver and destroyer. A person who prays to Saneeswaran will be blessed with not only riddance from the problems and worries faced, but a life that one desires.Worshipping of Lord Shani helps people to develop a positive mindset even during the harshest of Shani periods. The great Saivite saints Thirugnanasambhandar, Sundaramurthy Swamigal, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagirinadhar have worshipped at this shrine and sung about the glory of the Lord. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00a0Travel Information: <\/strong> From Karaikal (5 KM),Nagore (19 KM) ,Nagapattinam (23 KM), \u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mayiladudhurai(38 KM),Thiruvarur(40)km<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Temple Timing <\/strong>:6.00 A.M. – 1.00 P.M. & 4.00 P.M. – 9.00 P.M.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The name \u201cTIRUNALLARU\u201d is said to represent the association of Nala of the Nishadha country who got his deliverance from the evil effects of Shani (Saturn) by invoking the Lord\u2019s mercy here. (Nala+Aru-Nallaru).
\nThe word \u201cAru\u201d also conveys the meaning \u201cto heel\u201d and the two words taken together will mean Nala\u2019s place of redemption or the pace where Nala secured his redemption from the hold of Saturn through the Lord\u2019s Grace.
\nOthers are inclined to read the meaning \u2018between rivers\u2019 in the name Nal-Aru, as this place is situated in the midst of two rivers in the north i.e. Noolaru and Vanchiaru, and one in the south, Arasalaru.
\nAnd this name as such occurs in the earlier padikam as wel as in the Inscriptions. Besides, the name of Nallaru this sacred plaee has also other name such as Adipuri, Darbharanyam, Nagavidangapuram, Naleswaram etc
\nHistory:
\nLord Sani Bhagavan at Thirunallar
\nAs per the history of the temple, the great King Nala of Puranic fame was relieved of the affliction of Lord Saturn or Lord Saneeswaran after worshipping the Lord consecreted in this temple.Whoever visits this temple and prays before Lord Saneeswaran is believed to have been relieved of all the curses and sufferings and get the blessings of Lord for a happy and prosperous life.
\nWhen the Planet Saturn transits between zodiac signs, literally millions throng this shrine. The Legendary King Nala is said to have been relieved of his affictions, which were due to the malefic influence of Saturn, after worships in this temple.
\nThe moolavar of Dharbarenyeswarar is Swayambu Lingam.Poojas are performed 6 times(6 kalams) by the Brahmin priests.Poojas like Ashtothra Archana, Abhishegam, Sahasranama Archana and Navagraha Shanthi Homam are performed daily but Homams are not accepted on Saturdays.Facilities are also available to perform the following poojas on behalf of devotees and to send the prasadam (viboothy and kumkum) by post who wish to pay the prescribed amount.
\nThe Important festivals celebrated in the temple are the following :-
\nAdi Pooram festival for one day for Ambal in July-August.
\nVinayaga Chathurthi festival for Vinayagar for one day in August-September.
\nNavarathri Kolu, Ambu festival in September-October.
\nSoorasamharam festival for seven days for Subramanyar in October-November.
\nThiruvathirai festival for ten days in December-January.
\nView Of Thirunallar Temple Gopuram
\nFestivals:
\nSivarathri festival for Chandrasekarar and Ambal in February March.
\nThe Brahmortsavam festival in Vaikasi.
\nSanipeyarchi festival for two days once in two and half years when \u201cSani\u201d changes his gruha or place.
\nApart from these festivals, Special Abhishegam are also held in the Temple throughout the year on important occassions.
\nAmong the Navagrahas, Lord Saturn (Saneeswarar) occupies an important place.
\nA malefic Saturn in one\u2019s horoscope is believed to cause miseries and hardships which can be mitigated by worshipping him.According to astrology, Saneeswaran moves from one sign (house) to the next in the Zodiac once in 2-1\/2 years and the day of his transit is observed as a festival in Thirunallar.
\nOn the day previous to the day of transit, religious discourses and entertainments are arranged.On the festival day, Thiruppavai and Thiruvembavai are chanted at 5.00 a.m. An Abhishegam on a grant scale is performed for the Lord Saneeswara Baghavan.Oil, Milk, Curd, Rose-Water, Tender Coconut water, Fruit juice etc., are used for the Abhishegam.
\nThe place was originally a forest of Dharba grass and it is stated that the Lingam even now has impressions left by the Dharba weeds within which it was situated.The Lord here is also known as \u201cADHIMOORTHY or NALLARAR\u201d.The great Saivite saints Thirugnanasambhandar, Sundaramurthy Swamigal, Thirunavukkarasar and Arunagirinadhar have worshipped at this shrine and sung about the glory of the Lord.
\n\u201cPACHAI PADHIGAM\u201d sung by the great saint Thirugnanasambhandar is very famous one.
\nOf the numerous tanks theertams, the Nala theertam is the important one. By bathing here, it is belived that one washes off all kinds of misfortune , afflictions and to escape from the woes of sani. Saniswara or Saturn, is generally known to affect one adversely on occasions when he occupies certain positions in one\u2019s horoscope.A prayer to him, especially on Saturdays, is said to mitigate the hardships one will have to face during these periods. Saniswara is considered equally a bestower of all benefits to the devotees who pray sincerely to him. He is ruled by Lord Yama.
\nMantra for Saturn \u2013 Aum aing hring shring shung shanaishcharaye namah aum
\nHow To Reach Thirunallar Temple:
\nAir : The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli, 168 Kms. away
\nRail : The nearest Railway Station is Nagore, 10 Kms. away from here.
\nRoad: Karaikal is connected directly from Chidambaram, Mayiladurai, Kumbakonam,
\nThanjavur, Thiruchirappalli, Thiruvarur, Velankanni, Nagappattinam.
\nKumbakonam \u2013 64 Kms.(Towards West)
\nThanjavur \u2013 103 Kms.(Towards West)
\nTiruchirapalli \u2013 168 Kms.( Towards West)
\nNagore \u2013 10 Kms. (Towards South)
\nNagappattinam \u2013 19 Kms. (Towards South)
\nVelankanni \u2013 26 Kms. (Towards South : via \u2013 Nagore, Nagappattinam)
\nChidambaram \u2013 57 Kms. (Towards North on East Coast)
\nPondicherry \u2013 135 Kms. (Towards North on East Coast)
\nChennai \u2013 294 Kms. (Towards North on East Coast)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Main Deity – Nallarar Goddess – Bogamartha Poonmulayal HolyTheertham – Nala Theertham Sthala Vriksham – Darba History: Thirunallar is famous for Lord Saneeshwara’s (Saturn) temple.The Thirunallar temple is a Shiva Temple (Lord Shiva is known as Dharbaranyeshwarar here) but the main glory of the temple is Lord Shaniswara. The only temple where Lord Saneeshwara […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[94],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7421"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=7421"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7421\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7457,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7421\/revisions\/7457"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7421"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=7421"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mohan.sg\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=7421"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}